This process should be performed if you have a stock TCM and have loaded the 210 TP, 250, 275, 300, 310, or 350 tunes. I have made this relearn as painless as possible since several people feel that the old relearn is too stressful on the truck. It's not something that you have to do, but it is something that I highly recommend if you want the ultimate consistency out of your 5R110W.

1. From a stop, accelerate to 50-55 MPH at 10-15% throttle. DO THIS FIVE TIMES.
2. From a stop, accelerate to 55-60 MPH at 20-25% throttle. DO THIS FIVE TIMES.
3. From a stop, accelerate to 55-60 MPH at 40-50% throttle. DO THIS THREE TIMES.
4. From a stop, accelerate to 60 MPH at 60-75% throttle. DO THIS TWO TIMES. ALTHOUGH I RECOMMEND THIS STEP, IT IS OPTIONAL.
5. From a stop, accelerate to 60-70 MPH at 85-100% throttle. DO THIS TWO TIMES. THIS IS AN OPTIONAL STEP IN THE PROCEDURE.

**Disclaimer: Always perform the relearn in a safe environment. Never perform the relearn with a load of any kind behind the truck. If you plan to use the 210 Tow Performance, load the file before hooking to the load you have to pull so you can perform the relearn safely.**

If you aren't sure about throttle position, you can monitor throttle position percentage with the DashDAQ.

Hi Jeff - I'm new to the site and the Spartan console. Even though I'm pretty light on the gas (other than a little occasional fun), I've been having problems with my transmission since the install (slips, sometimes it feels like the truck isn't sure what gear it should be in, sometimes the truck won't move when I give it gas and so I have to back off and then reapply the gas). I assumed I needed to upgrade the transmission but saw this post while looking for threads about the issues I'm having. With that being said, is the protocol listed above something that one needs to do once the Spartan is installed? I never did anything like this and am wondering if that's why the truck is struggling. A bit about the truck: 2010 F350 Diesel / Spartan Phalanx (have up to +350 but have it on the +250) / 40 inch tires / 10 inch lift / re-geared the truck from 3.55 to 4.56 / front and rear lockers / aFe stage 2 intake / cat and dpf delete. Any thoughts would be great (or directions to past threads that would be helpful reads). Thanks!!! Nate

Since my post I did the relearn process Jeff mapped out with the +310 and the truck has been driving much, much better. I just can't give it more gas than about 70% or so. Not ideal but makes me smile the way it drives and it's good enough for now until I upgrade the transmission.

Hi Jeff, I am new and really appreciate all the information you post. My question/observation is that I used the 210 tow tune and the shifting was very rough. I did another tune and used the 210 egr/dpf delete tune and followed your transmission relearn steps and my truck is perfect. My question is when I want to tow should I reload the 210 tow tune with the rough shifting or should I use the 210 egr/dpf delete tune with the mild shifting?
BTW- 2008-EGR/DPF DELETE, FLOW PRO 4" TURBO BACK DUAL EXHAUST, COLD INTAKE.

The shifting is "rough" with the 210 Tow Performance because it is meant to be a heavy tow tune. Under heavy stress, the clutches in your transmission are more likely to slip and overheat. With the enhanced shifting of the 210 Tow Performance, the slipping is much less likely to occur. If you're towing light, the standard 210 tune is probably going to be okay. By the way, a relearn is not necessary with the standard 210 tune. Only the tunes I have listed above.

Select gauges on your dashdaq. Tap on one of the gauges where you would like to monitor the pedal position. That will open a screen that allows you to set parameters for the gauge. Tap the top block where the PID name is. Go to a-Ford specific PIDs. There should be a couple of "accelerator position" PIDs to choose from. Pic one, if it doesn't work try another. You will need to set the parameters for the gauge then tap done or save or whatever it says. You should be able to move the accelerator pedal and see the % change.

It's only necessary with the 210 Tow, 250, 275, 300, 310, and 350 tunes. Everytime you tune your truck, the PCM and TCM are flashed. This means everything is reset and it would be wise to do some sort of relearn. Otherwise the shifts can become irregular/sloppy.

For it to be most effective, you will need to do it all at once. However, it doesn't have to be done exactly like this. It's just something I put together because a lot of people didn't feel comfortable with the original process.

Just got my exhaust on and headed out for this tranny relearn process. It seems to be doing well after the steps listed above, however in the higher gears. The shift points from 4-5 bogs down then hits like a mad man (boost/power). I am nervous to really get on it from 0-70. @the 80% APP. Is this something you'd recommend to help relearn these higher shift points?

Also...I'm monitoring the APP% I did see the APPE% and APPD%
Can you explain the difference in those?

I do understand a need for the transmission relearn process. However, towing a 16k 5th behind a f450 stopping and romping on throttle over and over and over. I can't imagine a road or highway long enough or that isn't busy enough to do thoes steps each time I am going to head out somewhere. The 210TP has to be removed when not hitched due to harsh shifts. Please help in this dilema.

I do understand a need for the transmission relearn process. However, towing a 16k 5th behind a f450 stopping and romping on throttle over and over and over. I can't imagine a road or highway long enough or that isn't busy enough to do thoes steps each time I am going to head out somewhere. The 210TP has to be removed when not hitched due to harsh shifts. Please help in this dilema.

You would never want to do the relearn with something hooked to the truck. And the relearn isn't something you have to do. It's just recommended. If you can't perform the relearn, you can't.

Good to know. Directions on that aren't completely clear in that regard.. With the way the transmission hits hard when it shifts unhitched I don't feel it would be good on the transmission to do so. I will however retune to 210 TP then take the 5er on a joy ride see I'd it settles down any.. Suppose it's all a trial and error game and pick the best one in your own scenario.... Thanks for the heads up so I don't trash my tranny!

Good to know. Directions on that aren't completely clear in that regard.. With the way the transmission hits hard when it shifts unhitched I don't feel it would be good on the transmission to do so. I will however retune to 210 TP then take the 5er on a joy ride see I'd it settles down any.. Suppose it's all a trial and error game and pick the best one in your own scenario.... Thanks for the heads up so I don't trash my tranny!

Although I feel it's common sense not to run your truck through such a process with a load behind the truck, I added a disclaimer below the relearn for future reference.